Welcome bmg.I got my bike cas it was love at first sight.That was in 02.My bike now is an 05 speedy,lowered,chromed right out with bb and custom paint.It rest in a cozy heated garage beside another custom painted lowered speedy with america bars that is a pleasure to ride.If you go the Triumph speedy or america route you'll see first hand why 99% of the people on here love there bikes and I'm 99% sure you'll love yours too.Don't let steve fool you, the black america's are fast but when we're talkin speedmasters,there red and black.